Modeling Bend Kink
Modeling Bend Kink
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Hey guys, I have some square tubing modeled up and bent at some angle. I need to find out how to show the plastic deformation in the bend. I've been trying to use the warp tool but haven't gotten anywhere.





RE: Modeling Bend Kink
Pro/Mechanica does not accurately predict plastic deformations, either (it assumes linear elastic behaviour). In order to simulate something like this, you need to move to a more powerful package like ANSYS or LS-Dyna.
If you have an actual piece of square tube that's been bent in front of you, the best way to do this may be to get out your calipers and use Pro/E's surfacing tools to make a reasonable approximation of the resultant geometry by constructing the bent section from curves and boundary surfaces.
Good luck!
RE: Modeling Bend Kink
In release 2001, there was a feature called "spinal bend".
You could do some nice plastic hinge design with it.
I don't know if this will help.....
Cheers,
JW